A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4243692 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4245664 epoch_slot_no: 12064 block_no: 4243515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5646 time: 2020-06-02 16:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a991b1ba9a2c8ee261d8e87bd8966be25abdaa60c9e0f358ceb23f0d2780cbBlock Operator
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